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Black Alphabet Film Festival 2026
Sat, Oct 17
|AMC Theater
The Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF) returns for its 2026 edition. Celebrate the voices of Black LGBTQ+ storytellers through film and storytelling.
Time & Location
Oct 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
AMC Theater, 1011 S Delano Ct, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Guests
About the Event
From groundbreaking features to powerful shorts, BAFF 2026 showcases stories that challenge, uplift, and reflect the beautiful complexity of our communities. Whether you're a filmmaker, a lover of cinema, or someone seeking connection and joy—this is your space.
Come for the films. Stay for the culture, the dialogue, and the vibe. Because our stories deserve the spotlight. Always.
Festival Schedule:
Click the film title to watch the trailer.
Carried Forward
12:10 PM - Southern Son Shine - Dir. Kevin Dapree Anderson
RSVP
Carried Forward - 12:00 PM
This ticket grants entry to the following screening: Southern Son Shine We Keep Us Safe - QWEEN JEAN The After Sex in Colour: Kinky and Loving It Part 1 Beyond The Doors of Club 708 Following the screening, you’ll receive a voting form by email—please take a moment to share your feedback. To experience additional film blocks, separate tickets are required.
$In Frame - 1:23 PM
This ticket grants entry to the following screening: Park Day Da Capo To Move in My Mother's Prayers FINE BLACK FRAME Following the screening, you’ll receive a voting form by email—please take a moment to share your feedback. To experience additional film blocks, separate tickets are required.
$Wanting Out Loud - 1:56 PM
This ticket grants entry to the following screening: WHAT WE CARRY Ornithomancy SALTY CONTACT Following the screening, you’ll receive a voting form by email—please take a moment to share your feedback. To experience additional film blocks, separate tickets are required.
$Back to Ourselves - 3:05 PM
This ticket grants entry to the following screening: STEPS Look Up, Child Outdooring Eye of the Veil Following the screening, you’ll receive a voting form by email—please take a moment to share your feedback. To experience additional film blocks, separate tickets are required.
$Beyond This World - 4:30 PM
This ticket grants entry to the following screening: Heaven in Detroit: A Sanctuary of Sound The Hold Jamaal: Love Coded Two Black Boys in Paradise Following the screening, you’ll receive a voting form by email—please take a moment to share your feedback. To experience additional film blocks, separate tickets are required.
$Between the Lines - 5:32 PM
This ticket grants entry to the following screening: Rapbrarian: Reading Came First Following the screening, you’ll receive a voting form by email—please take a moment to share your feedback. To experience additional film blocks, separate tickets are required.
$Half Day Ticket
Perfect for those who want a taste of the festival without committing to the entire day. The Half-Day Pass gives you access to any two film blocks of your choice—morning or afternoon. Whether you're drawn to powerful love stories or bold narratives of resistance, build your own mini-festival experience on your schedule.
$Full Day Ticket
Experience the full journey. The Full-Day Pass grants you access to all four film blocks, panel discussions, and festival perks. Immerse yourself in the depth and diversity of Black LGBTQ+ storytelling—from family roots to futuristic visions—all in one day. Come early, stay late, and be part of the movement.
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